The African American roots of Jekyll Island run deep and trace back hundreds of years. "On November 28, 1858, more than 400 enslaved Africans arrived on the shores of Jekyll Island, leaving behind one deadly journey and beginning another. This is the story of Georgia’s last slave ship and its enduring legacy." Just up the road is St Simons Island. St. Simons was built on the backs of the African-American community. Silly the stories are being erased… | Savannah Black History

16K views · 505 reactions | 헖헲헹헲헯헿헮혁헶헻헴 ퟳퟱ 헬헲헮헿혀 ✨ In 1947, the State of Georgia purchased Jekyll Island from the exclusive Jekyll Island Club. From a fading millionaire’s retreat, Jekyll began its transformation “into the finest seashore park in America.” Discover more about this 75-year celebration at jekyllisland.com/75. When was your first visit to Jekyll Island?  | Jekyll Island | Facebook

Need a virtual visit? Experience a minute (or 30) of gentle waves at Driftwood Beach. Watch or download this looping escape and more at jekyllisland.com/virtualescape. | Jekyll Island

Want to visit the dearly departed of Jekyll Island? Visit Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum for the Gilded Age Ghost and Ghouls tour at jekyllisland.com/mosaic 👻 | Jekyll Island